As much as we would love our husbands to be the romantic prince charming type characters we see in the movies, most of them are not. As a wife we are often pleased to see a greeting card or a bouquet of roses on our anniversaries. Even if our husbands do not always come up with the most original anniversary gift ideas, that should not influence us. There are many fun and touching anniversary gift ideas you can give to your husband to show him exactly how much he means to you. Whether it is a personal gift, something he can use to show off his love of sports or a gift meant for both of you, he is sure to love the thought you put into it.

Many husbands work long hours at office jobs that can be become mundane and somewhat repetitive. In many cases these are the same men who rush home to us each night and play with the kids or help them with their homework. Although your husband’s birthday and Father’s Day are both occasions where you can give him a token to show your appreciation, anniversaries mark a very special day as well. Some really nice anniversary gift ideas that a man can use in his office include a silver water jug and cup that can be placed on a shelf or his desk or a personalized fountain pen.

These are both ideal for a man who prefers practical gifts over romantic ones. For a man who enjoys jewelry, a thick, silver bracelet or antique cuff links both fit the bill. These items can really add to his sense of style and also speak of the devotion his wife feels for him.

As a wife you are probably accustomed to watching at least one form or organized sports. Sports and men seem to go hand-in-hand and some of the most welcomed anniversary gift ideas focus on his love of the game. If he is a big fan of a local sports team, tickets to see a game will thrill him. If you really want to make it a night he’ll remember, tag along with him and genuinely get into the game. Men love it when their wives embrace their interests and even if it is just for one night, for your anniversary, try to do it for him.

In addition to watching sports, men love being in the center of the game as well. Golf is a favorite pastime of many men. If he loves the game, he’s likely already got top notch clubs and a great bag, so you’ll have to supplement that with a round of golf. Again if you are known to hit a few balls around the links make it a day trip for the two of you and have a really competition to see who wins. You can wager whatever you like and give him a run for his money. If you’d rather stay home and curl up with a good book, tell him to take a friend and then prepare his favorite dinner and dessert for when he comes home.

Many men, even those who are married, still have a deep fondness and affection for their fathers. A really special anniversary gift any wife can give to her husband is a few days away with his father. This is particularly poignant if your husband spent away time with his dad when he was younger. If they took an annual fishing trip, arrange that for both of them. If camping was their thing, get all the gear together for a weekend getaway for the two of them. One of the most touching things a wife can do for her husband is to help him celebrate the other people he loves in his life. A trip like this, with his dad, is an incredibly giving gesture.

If you’d rather be the one jetting away with your own personal Romeo then utilize one of the many anniversary gift ideas meant for couples. If you know your husband isn’t the type to plan a romantic weekend trip for your anniversary, you have to take control and do it yourself. This can be a wonderful surprise gift and it is best to plan it for a weekend right around when your anniversary is set to fall. Do not give him any advance notice, and on a Friday evening when he arrives home from work, have his bag packed, keep the car running and kidnap him. Take him to the location and then pamper him for the next few days. He’ll not only love all the thought you put into the gift but he’ll also want to show his appreciation by pampering you.

If you do not have the resources or the time to take a few days away, there are many fun anniversary gift ideas for your husband that you can do at home. If you are parents plan a one night vacation from the kids by arranging an away sitter. This may be a grandparent or an aunt or uncle. Then have a lovely dinner, preferably something reminiscent of your first dinner after marriage. Spend the evening watching a movie or just catching up with each other.

Along the same vein is an evening out at an amusement park or a movie theater. If you are like most married people with children, the only movies you see have cartoon characters and superheroes in them. Choose a movie that you’ve both been dying to see and then go all out with popcorn, soda and candy. If you sit in the back you can even hold hands right through the main feature. Go on a real date again and celebrate the reason you fell in love and got married in the first place.

There’s really no hard and fast rule that says that anniversary gift ideas only have to include the happy couple. Reuniting with all the wedding attendants for a dinner on the day of the wedding is a wonderful anniversary gift for both the husband and the wife. In addition, going out for a relaxing dinner with their children, reflects all the joy and love that can come from a marriage.

A picnic dinner with the family is also a meaningful way to celebrate a momentous day like this. By taking lots of images to place in a scrapbook, you will be creating a gift that you can both look at from time-to-time to remember that particular anniversary.

Marriages change over time and some years it may feel appropriate to have a romantic, one-on-one celebration while at other times, a fun and fancy free evening seems to fit. The most important thing to remember when you are considering anniversary gift ideas for your husband is what in particular he would enjoy the most. It may be an evening alone with you watching his favorite movie or perhaps it is a week long cruise where you can both forget about everything but one another. Regardless of what they gift is it symbolizes the commitment you feel for the man you walked down the aisle with so many years before. So pick a fun, thoughtful or romantic gift but always remember, in the case of anniversary gifts, it is really the feelings behind the gift that count the most.

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